Central Division encompasses a large, diverse area that includes
the Downtown Business community, Near Southside (Hospital District), Texas A&M downtown campus, and many historic neighborhoods
immediately surrounding these areas. Included in the boundaries are the major
shelters for homeless individuals and families. The business, medical, and
educational communities located within this division create a significant
transient population commuting to and from work each day. After business hours,
the Central Business District transforms to a vibrant entertainment venue
consisting of many popular restaurants, bars and events.
Central Division Boundaries Map
Central Division Goals/Status Dashboard
FY17-FY21 Strategic Plan Implementation Highlights
- Dedicated Shelter District officers have been assigned to the area on E. Lancaster Ave. The team is comprised of a Homeless Liaison, Neighborhood Police Officer, and two officers who are not subject to other calls in the area.
- Collaborated with the Near East Neighborhood Association including people from various groups in the Shelter District Area (Presbyterian Night Shelter, True Worth, Union Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, etc.) Continued to work with outreach groups who provide housing for homeless individuals.
- Downtown Fort Worth Inc. began an Ambassador's Program to provide assistance to citizens and to help point homeless individuals to available resources.
- The Downtown Security Group serves as the Central Division’s Economic Development Committee. It includes business owners and security partners with the purpose of keeping downtown thriving. Meetings occur monthly.
- Attended multiple neighborhood association and community meetings including: Samuels Ave., Carter Riverside, United Riverside, Garden of Eden, Cook Children’s Hospital, Historic Southside, Fairmount/Ryan Place, Spanish Hacienda Crime Watch, and Poly Triangle Neighborhood Association.
- Neighborhood Patrol Officers are active in FWPAL and developing youth activates throughout the division.
- Command Staff and Neighborhood Patrol Officers participated in CommuniVersity Mentor Training.
- Utilized the mobile storefront each week.